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The University of Rennes is a public research university located in Rennes, Upper Brittany, France. Originally founded in 1460, the university was split into two universities in 1970: Rennes 1 University and Rennes 2 University. On 1 January 2023, the Rennes 1 University merged with five grandes écoles—EHESP, École nationale supérieure de chimie de Rennes, ENS Rennes, INSA Rennes and Sciences-Po R...
The University of Rennes is a public research university located in Rennes, Upper Brittany, France. Originally founded in 1460, the university was split into two universities in 1970: Rennes 1 University and Rennes 2 University. On 1 January 2023, the Rennes 1 University merged with five grandes écoles—EHESP, École nationale supérieure de chimie de Rennes, ENS Rennes, INSA Rennes and Sciences-Po Rennes—to create the new University of Rennes.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 401 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 64 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 29,025
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 19.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 12%
- Female : Male
- 55 : 45
- Staff
- 3,201
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
28 subjectsUS News
28 subjectsQS
19 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Geology | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 201-275 | - | 2026 |
| Geophysics | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 301-350 | - | 2024 |
| Biological Sciences | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | =360 | 65.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 401-450 | - | 2025 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-450 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 401-550 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 501-520 | - | 2022 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 401–500 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501–600 | 24.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 601–800 | 31.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 801–1000 | 21.2 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsFrench engineering College
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View DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Université de Rennes?
Université de Rennes's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 731-740, THE Rank 601–800, ARWU Rank 401-500, US News Rank =524.
When was Université de Rennes founded?
Université de Rennes was founded in 2022.
What are the top subjects at Université de Rennes?
Top subjects at Université de Rennes include: Computer Science, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging, Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems, Mathematics, Chemistry.
Where is Université de Rennes located?
Université de Rennes is located in Rennes, France.